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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0789426

BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC

Tax-exempt · NEW ALBANY, OH 43054

Financials

$686K$669K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$686,140$668,851$17,289$765,716$75,898$689,818
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$581,716
Program service revenue
$273,716
Investment income
$3,362
Net income from fundraising events
-$172,654
Other revenue
-$172,654

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$120,458
Other salaries and wages
$129,973
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$275,708
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,935
Program services (functional)
$541,090
Management and general (functional)
$87,559
Fundraising (functional)
$40,202

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$801,303
Total assets, end of year
$765,716
Total liabilities, end of year
$75,898
Net assets, end of year
$689,818
Net assets without donor restrictions
$689,818
Gross receipts
$858,794
Employees
5
Volunteers
1,200
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BETH GIBSONPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
45$61,458$0
ALLISON DAVISDIRECTOR (THROUGH 1/15/25)
Trustee or director
40$56,080$2,920
RICK GIBSONCFO/TREASURER & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
STEPHANIE BURBARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA HEMPELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TODD HEMPELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAXWELL HARNESSDIRECTOR (STARTED 3/1/25)
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3989 FARBER CT, NEW ALBANY, OH 43054-9344
In care of
% BETH GIBSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
7436 Tottenham Place, New Albany OH 43054
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BETH A GIBSON, 3989 FARBER CT, NEW ALBANY, OH 430549344
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Beth A Gibson, 7436 Tottenham Place, New Albany OH 43054
Signed the 990
BETH A GIBSON, PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 579-8808
Return prepared by
EAG AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC

Mission

BUDDY UP FOR LIFE, INC. EXISTS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PLAY TENNIS AND TO ENGAGE IN FITNESS, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A STRUCTURED PROGRAM WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ROLE MODELS.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BUDDY UP FOR LIFE, INC. PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED TENNIS AND FITNESS CLINICS AND SUMMER CAMPS FOCUSED ON TENNIS, FITNESS, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION TEACHES TANGIBLE LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND A SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE IN ADULT LIFE.
    Expenses $541,090 · revenue $273,716

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0789426
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$765,716
Income (IRS master file)
$858,794

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025–––IRS
990-TMarch 2025–––IRS
990March 2024$592,156$513,332$801,303IRS
990-TMarch 2024–––IRS
990March 2023$573,819$419,057$666,140IRS
990-TMarch 2023–––IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990-TMarch 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990-TMarch 2021–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Beth A Gibson
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC

What is the EIN of BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC is 27-0789426.
Is BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names BETH A GIBSON.
Who are the officers and directors of BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,458 (BETH GIBSON, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT).
How much revenue does BUDDY UP FOR LIFE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $686,140, expenses of $668,851 and total assets of $765,716 at year end.

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